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    Design & Build

    Construction Manager

    Competitive
    EMEA
    Permanent
     
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    Ashley Clark Principal

    Job Description

    Frankfurt, Germany

    The Client

    Datacenter People is working with the largest global provider of cloud and carrier neutral data center, colocation and interconnection solutions.

    What the Job Involves

    • Stakeholder Communication.
    • Contract Management.
    • Quality Assurance.
    • Manage the cost change process and negotiate best pricing in partnership with cross functional/matrixed team members in cost and schedule. 
    • Manage the schedule and associated risks to ensure reliable and predictable turnover dates. Reporting upward on opportunities, risks, and mitigations to ensure predictable delivery of capacity. 
    • Accountable for the development of cost savings solutions and early identification of project savings/underruns to ensure target values are maintained which providing predictable delivery of capacity to the business. 
    • Lead and mentor the construction team by providing guidance and support. 
    • Promote and model an attitude of continuous improvement, partnership, and teamwork in behaviours and communications.

    We’re Looking for Someone Who

    • 10+ years’ experience working construction project management, preferably in data centers.
    • Strong background in Project Management methodologies.
    • Experience in managing a construction project. 
    • Experience with the design and deployment of technical electrical and mechanical systems (electrical or mechanical background. 
    • Experience in Continuous Process Improvement and defining and managing associated metrics and KPIs. 
    • Experience in data centres or a similar mission critical environment is considered a significant advantage though not essential this will be a key consideration should multiple candidates be assessed for suitability. 
    • Experience of working in a European multi-cultural environment.
    • Highly proficient in spoken and written English (C1 or C2 level of CEFR).
    • Good German language skills (B2 level of CEFR). 

    We regret that due to the high volume of applications we are unable to acknowledge each one. Please bear in mind that if you are selected for interview we will contact you within the next seven days.
     

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